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Not a major update..
My 2 week shutdown started on the 26th July. Great i thought 2 weeks on Nova time. WRONG!! Had a major DIY session all of last week so only got a few jobs done this week!
Got the exhaust manifold sorted..
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Standard XE manifold doesnt line up with my Magnex. So, i had to mod it to fit.
So after cutting, grinding, swearing, cutting etc....
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....i was left with this. Quite chuffed with it really. Welding doesnt look great, but once it was all ground back, looked fine.
New position for lambda.
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Sealed it best i could na dfired some air in via the compressor to check for leaks. None! Woohoo!
I then painted with BBQ paint and wrapped it.
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I then fitted it. Pleased to report it all fits ok! Will get a pic tomorrow.
Also sorted my air filter and intake hose. Sorted my fuel lines. And a few other little jobs.
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All i need to sort now is, coolant hoses (on order from Roose) put some engien oil/gearbox oil in and bleed the brakes. My mate Rich needs to finish the wiring, then a serious milestone of starting it!! The end is in sight!
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Looks very nice mate :) Doing a top job
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Looks good as ever dude.
What is the magnex system designed for? GTE??
Im in the process now for the track car, and SBD prices seem steep for a manifold, to then butchure it lol
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Magnex is for err, pass!! mk2 fitment. It was an SRi originally, so GSI?
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WOOP WOOP......:d SHE RUNS!!!!
Few little teething problems, oil cooler pipes are weeping slightly, wiring re: the Clifford needs sorting. lol had to wire the fuel pump relay directly from the battery!
But she runs. Massive milestone reached. After well over 6 years of work. Chuffed. Was super tap tap tappy at first but started to go quiet once it warmed up. Then it coughed and spluttered and cut out :( :eek: :cry:
No problem. Only had a dribble of fuel in the garage. Will get some more fuel, sort the oil leak and wiring and give her a proper run. Bleed the brakes and have a test drive round the close. Might have to warn the neighbours!!
Pics and vid (from my iphone so sh1t quality) to follow shortly.
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Must be a nice feeling after 6 years, nice one
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What's the relay on the fire wall for?
Why have you wired in the x5 plug?>
Looking good tho dude.
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Well pleased for you pete, I remember this when it was a project back in the PVG days lol lol
Nice to see it nearly finished.
